Tex.
Health & Safety Code Section 821.101
Definitions
(1)
“Adequate shelter” means a sturdy structure:(A)
that provides the dog protection from inclement weather; and(B)
with dimensions that allow the dog while in the shelter to stand erect, sit, turn around, and lie down in a normal position.(2)
“Collar” means a band of material specifically designed to be placed around the neck of a dog.(3)
“Harness” means a set of straps constructed of nylon, leather, or similar material, specifically designed to restrain or control a dog.(4)
“Inclement weather” includes rain, hail, sleet, snow, high winds, extreme low temperatures, or extreme high temperatures.(5)
“Owner” means a person who owns or has custody or control of a dog.(6)
“Properly fitted” means, with respect to a collar or harness, a collar or harness that:(A)
is appropriately sized for the dog based on the dog’s measurements and body weight;(B)
does not choke the dog or impede the dog’s normal breathing or swallowing; and(C)
does not cause pain or injury to the dog.(7)
“Restraint” means a chain, rope, tether, leash, cable, or other device that attaches a dog to a stationary object or trolley system.
Source:
Section 821.101 — Definitions, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/HS/htm/HS.821.htm#821.101 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).
